The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Paperback)

by Lincoln Barnett (Author)

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Acclaimed by Einstein himself, this is among the clearest, most readable expositions of relativity theory. It explains the problems Einstein faced, the experiments that led to his theories, and what his findings reveal about the forces that govern the universe. 1957 edition.

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Product Details Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (October 6, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486445194 ISBN-13: 978-0486445199 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #299,266 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars very good book, March 26, 2000 By  "amnart" (Bangkok Thailand) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover) 7 years ago. I went to a small section of the science-translate books. I got this book in Thai version (Thank you for whom translate this). Up to now. this is one of the books I re-read most frequently. I might not smart enogh though I will get new idea from reading it every time. This book contain a simplified idea and give you the concept of Einstein most acknowledge theory. It's not purely science but include some kind of philosophy which let me think along whether it's true or not. Though it is still very readable and understandable. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Page Turner! Excellent Intro to a Difficult Concept, July 11, 2001 By  "pao3" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover) This is absolutely the best book on any scientific topic intended for the general reader that I have ever read. It is one of very few books about science I have ever read that I could seriously call a "page turner". Einstein's theories are presented in such a manner that anyone reading the book can understand the concepts without trying. I have read other books that discussed Einstein's theories, but none of them presented the ideas with such lucidity and simplicity, while at the same time not losing the depth and profundity of the concepts. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Best intro to the subject, August 30, 2000 By  magellan (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)    This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover) Please note that since the title appears as unavailable on Amazon, readers won't be able to tell what book this is for. I only just noticed this when I was looking at some old reviews. But the book is Lincoln Barnett's The Universe and Dr. Einstein. The original review continues below: I've read just about every book on Einstein's theories meant for the general reader (as well as not-so-general reader) and this is the clearest, most concise, and best-written book ever done on the subject. I read this book almost 30 years ago and it's good to see from the other reviews here that people still know about this terrific book. It's a little masterpiece of science reportage done during a time (1950) when there were very few talented writers doing this sort of thing (unlike today), and in which there wasn't much demand for science writing in general. Lincoln Barnett was a gifted journalist and he produced a little classic in this book.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars the book that changed my life I first read this book in sixth grade, and was completely blown away by it. It inspired me to become a physicist. Ten years later, I completed my S.B. in physics at MIT. Read more Published 4 months ago by Michael B. Heaney 5.0 out of 5 stars The Universe and Dr. Einstein Who would believe that a book on the Theory of Relativity could be written for the masses? Well it was, and this is it. Read more Published 20 months ago by William J. Mcdevitt 5.0 out of 5 stars Equivalence of gravitation and inertia Suppose all matter in the universe is expanding at a uniform rate and that "gravity" doesn't exist. Also imagine standing atop the Leaning Tower of Pisa and releasing two cannon... Read more Published on December 3, 2004 by ROBERT REESE 5.0 out of 5 stars Non-scientists tell it Better Mr. Barnett, a journalist, crossed over into the arena of science, a subject that he had not studied in college. Read more Published on February 29, 2004 5.0 out of 5 stars "Simply" Perfect I feel that this book is a must for any home library. If you are experienced in physics, this book is extremely interesting because it delves deaply into the philosophy that... Read more Published on July 5, 2002 by Brett Chapel 5.0 out of 5 stars Einstein's theories made clear for everyone. No wonder American students can't compete with foreign students, because wonderful books like this aren't available to them. Read more Published on January 11, 2000 by rjgrib 5.0 out of 5 stars Um excelente livro Um livro de leitura fácil, agradável, que nos mostra de maneira bem acessível os fundamentos da teoria da relatividade. Read more Published on December 24, 1998 5.0 out of 5 stars The mose lucid description of Relativity available. Lincoln Barnett has created a master piece of scientific literature for the uninitiated to the world of scientific thought. Read more Published on July 24, 1998 by [e-mail] 5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect physics book for ordinary mortals. I was introduced to this book in Junior high, and it set my feet on the path of knowledge about our Universe and how it works. Read more Published on October 2, 1997 4.0 out of 5 stars Old, but at the same time up-to-date Einstein interpretation A very clear interpretation of Einstein's thoughts and theories. It goes all the way from his Theory of Relativity to his Photoelectric Theory. 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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (October 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486445194
• ISBN-13: 978-0486445199
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #299,266 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good book, March 26, 2000

By	"amnart" (Bangkok Thailand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover)

7 years ago. I went to a small section of the science-translate books. I got this book in Thai version (Thank you for whom translate this). Up to now. this is one of the books I re-read most frequently. I might not smart enogh though I will get new idea from reading it every time. This book contain a simplified idea and give you the concept of Einstein most acknowledge theory. It's not purely science but include some kind of philosophy which let me think along whether it's true or not. Though it is still very readable and understandable.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Page Turner! Excellent Intro to a Difficult Concept, July 11, 2001

By	"pao3" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover)

This is absolutely the best book on any scientific topic intended for the general reader that I have ever read. It is one of very few books about science I have ever read that I could seriously call a "page turner". Einstein's theories are presented in such a manner that anyone reading the book can understand the concepts without trying. I have read other books that discussed Einstein's theories, but none of them presented the ideas with such lucidity and simplicity, while at the same time not losing the depth and profundity of the concepts.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best intro to the subject, August 30, 2000

By	magellan (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover)

Please note that since the title appears as unavailable on Amazon, readers won't be able to tell what book this is for. I only just noticed this when I was looking at some old reviews. But the book is Lincoln Barnett's The Universe and Dr. Einstein. The original review continues below:

I've read just about every book on Einstein's theories meant for the general reader (as well as not-so-general reader) and this is the clearest, most concise, and best-written book ever done on the subject.

I read this book almost 30 years ago and it's good to see from the other reviews here that people still know about this terrific book. It's a little masterpiece of science reportage done during a time (1950) when there were very few talented writers doing this sort of thing (unlike today), and in which there wasn't much demand for science writing in general. Lincoln Barnett was a gifted journalist and he produced a little classic in this book.